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In Macbeth's view, he will have done all the work, and Banquo's descendants will get all the rewards, because they will be the future kings. Earlier in the play, in a soliloquy on Banquo, Macbeth complained about the unfairness of the witches' prophecy. This may seem like a strange thing for Hecate to say - after all, who would love witches? - but it's a good commentary on Macbeth's character. In other words, Macbeth doesn't love the witches, only himself. In addition, Macbeth is "Spiteful and wrathful," and "Loves for his own ends, not for you"(3.5.12-13). She is "mistress of your charms, / The close contriver of all harms" (3.5.6-7). They should have let her take the lead, because without her, they are nothing. Hecate is angry with the three Witches because of their "trade and traffic with Macbeth / In riddles and affairs of death" (3.5.4-5). Shakespeare's theater company put a lot of effort in to their stage effects, so we should think of this thunder as the crackling, ripping kind that gives us a jolt and reminds us that hell is just next door. Also, Hecate says that she will prepare magical illusions that will give Macbeth a false sense of security and so lure him to his destruction, and that is exactly what happens.Īs a reminder that Hecate comes from the underworld, the scene opens with " Thunder (3.5.1, s.d.)," and probably not just distant rumblings, either. In the scene before, Macbeth said that he was going to see the witches in the morning, and in this scene Hecate says that Macbeth is coming in the morning. But the scene certainly fits in with the thought and action of the rest of the play. Most editors say that this scene is "spurious," that is, written by someone else and inserted into the play when Shakespeare wasn't looking.

What a gift for me to have a granddaughter who enjoys reading a good book.Detailed Summary of Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 5 Frankweiler (another Newbery Award winner) to my granddaughter. Konisburg, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. I’m gifting Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth along with a second book by E. Some aspects will prove eye opening and new. She, too, loves a walk in the woods “looking up”. She, too, would have compassion for a frog named Hilary Ezra. She, too, goes to the library once a week.

I believe my granddaughter shares enough common ground with Jennifer and Elizabeth to find this story interesting. Her current passion is witches and what better place to find them than “Macbeth”, or, perhaps, Roal Dahl’s “The Witches”. Jennifer is an avid reader and frequent visitor of the public library, well known by the librarian.

Hecate and Macbeth require more detail to explain – Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, is viewed as the leader of the three witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

William McKinley is explainable by knowing Elizabeth and Jennifer attend William McKinley Elementary School.

The “and Me” is due to the fact that Elizabeth narrates the story.

The names of Jennifer and Elizabeth are understandable.

Their companionship is on a deeper level.Īs for the interesting title of this book: Race is not a factor in Elizabeth’s and Jennifer’s friendship. That the friendship between Jennifer and Elizabeth is interracial is mentioned once in the book. When out of sight of grown-ups, Cynthia is mean and “two -faced”. She is pretty and neat and smart.” Elizabeth wastes no time discovering Cynthia is NOT perfect. Elizabeth’s mother encourages a friendship with Cynthia, a girl of the same age who lives in their apartment building. Pre-teen friendships are important developmental stepping stones. she reads Macbeth she never wears jeans or shorts she never says “please” or “thank you” and she says she is a witch. Fifth grade is a lonely place until she meets Jennifer. Jennifer finds herself in a new town and a new school. Elizabeth’s experiences with her new friend, Jennifer, grow more and more intriguing from one chapter to the next. However, the above mentioned cigarette pack costume may be explained by this date. Even though it was published in 1967, it’s relevancy remains intact.

Konigsburg’s Newbery Award winning books for ages eight through twelve. (“Why would a fifth grader wear a pack of cigarettes costume made from a large cardboard box?”) Perhaps she will question a classmate’s choice of Halloween costume.

I hope to be able to talk to her about the things she finds interesting. It was enjoyable revisiting the story and I’m quite certain my granddaughter will like it. I remember reading Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William MicKinley and me, Elizabeth years ago as a teacher and decided to have a quick reread, today, before giving a copy to my granddaughter who just entered fourth grade.